Entertainment Columns
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Hollywood falls back on familiar franchises for summerMay 11, 2012 6:00 am - Is it just me, or are there more colons in this summer's movie titles than in most doctors' offices? Let's see. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days." "Step Up: Revolution....
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Frugal living: Using leftover ham glazeMay 09, 2012 3:30 pm - Q. I want to make chili for hot dogs, but it needs to be thicker. Would adding flour or cornstarch change the taste? Donna M., email A. You can thicken chili by cooking ...
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Reducing fructose intake can lead to better healthMay 09, 2012 11:00 am - On April 1, CBS's "60 Minutes" aired a segment Is Sugar Toxic? It was no April Fools' Day joke. If you happened to tune in, you heard Dr. Robert H. Lustig, a pediatric ...
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Exploring the wines of Grandes Pagos de EspanaMay 09, 2012 8:00 am - The international wine lexicon is full of terms with the general meaning of "special growing site." In Germany, it's "gewachs;" in Spain it's "pago." France has several...
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Best bets: Salt Creek Ballet stages 'Sleeping Beauty'May 08, 2012 6:00 am - Sleepy wedding Colorado Ballet principal dancers Maria Mosin and Alexei Tyukov make guest appearances with the Salt Creek Ballet performances of the "Aurora's Wedding" ...
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Cognitive behavioral therapy directly addresses anxietyMay 07, 2012 6:00 am - Q. I'd like to learn more about cognitive behavioral therapy. How is it used to treat anxiety? A. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is the leading form of th...
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Be on lookout for ticks, Lyme disease symptomsMay 07, 2012 6:00 am - Fevers are not that unusual in elementary schoolchildren and, in fact, nothing worrisome was turning up as the physician examined the 7-year-old. After a negative strep ...
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On the road: Take a Robie House tourMay 06, 2012 6:00 am - Chicago Water under the bridge Of course everyone knows about Chicago's great museums like the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, but perhaps you aren't acquainted with ...
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Under the hood: Replace parts in pairsMay 06, 2012 5:56 am - Have I ever written about the importance of maintenance? Just kidding; it seems that’s probably my favorite topic. I am writing this column from Camp Paradise in the Upp...
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Stormy waters rocks both spouses; seek outside helpMay 06, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I'm depressed about the direction my professional life has taken. I feel like I could cry at any moment. I need a warm word or a hug. I get this kind of support from ...